Gurpreet Kaur
Lowell,United States
Summary
Passionate Law Professional with commitment to supporting clients in all aspects of cases. Excellent communication and relationship building skills with diverse audiences. Friendly and engaging with strong team collaboration abilities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Advocate
Ludhiana District Court
Ludhiana, Punjab
03.2009 - 12.2023
- Assisted in preparing legal documents such as motions, pleadings, briefs, and memoranda of law.
- Provided support to attorneys during trials and hearings by researching case law and helping to prepare witnesses for testimony.
- Conducted legal research on various topics related to cases, including statutory interpretation and precedent setting cases.
- Organized client files, drafted correspondence, answered phones, prepared invoices and handled other administrative duties as needed.
- Interpreted complex state and federal laws to determine the best course of action for clients.
- Drafted complaints, discovery requests and responses, interrogatories, notices of deposition and other court filings.
- Attended depositions and court proceedings with attorneys when necessary.
- Analyzed facts of cases to identify issues that can be addressed through litigation or alternative dispute resolution methods.
- Advised clients on their rights under applicable laws and advised them on the best strategies for resolving disputes.
- Researched statutes, regulations, court decisions and other relevant legal materials using online databases.
- Prepared written summaries of complex legal information for review by attorneys or clients.
- Negotiated settlements between parties involved in civil disputes while ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
- Coordinated communication among multiple parties in order to resolve disputes quickly and efficiently.
- Participated in client meetings to discuss progress on cases or changes in strategy.
- Monitored developments in the field of law relevant to assigned cases.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of state and federal rules governing practice areas.
- Prepared closing documents such as settlement agreements or releases upon successful completion of a case.
- Attended professional development seminars related to current trends in advocacy practices.
- Attended hearings with victims to provide emotional support.
- Informed victims about legal processes and timelines.
- Advocated for victims during difficult situations by filing police reports and connecting to needed services.
- Reached out to individuals via phone, email and SMS to deliver help and support.
- Conducted presentations on victimization and other issues to create trauma-informed community.
- Built trust and rapport with victims of violent crimes by remaining calm and compassionate in variety of situations.
- Maintained after-hours availability on rotating basis to provide on-call coverage.
- Advised clients regarding legal matters, business transactions and claim liability.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Maintained loyal client base by establishing trusting alliances and fair billing practices.
- Presented court cases to jurors and judges.
- Prepared legal briefs and appeals and filed with state and federal courts as required.
- Drafted wills, powers of attorney, trusts and estate planning documents.
Education
Master of Arts - Law Enforcement
Punjabi University
Patiala08-2007
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Gurunanak Girls College
Ludhiana04-2003
Skills
- Legal writing
- Client management
- Social media proficiency
- Legal Research
- Client Representation
- Analytical Reasoning
- Risk Mitigation
- Legal knowledge
- Document Review
- Mediation
- Creative and Critical Thinking
- Knowledge of Federal and State Laws
- Case Law and Outcome Analysis
- Legal Case Management
- Legal Document Preparation
- Client Representation and Advisement
- Organizational Skills
- Self Motivation
- Team Collaboration
- Settlement Negotiation
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Multitasking
- Criminal Law
- Court Procedures
Languages
Punjabi
Professional
Hindi
Professional
English
Professional
Timeline
Junior Advocate
Ludhiana District Court
03.2009 - 12.2023
Master of Arts - Law Enforcement
Punjabi University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Gurunanak Girls College
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